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Colombo.C$350 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 10, returning Sat, May 17.Round-trip flight with SalamAir and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departing from Riyadh on Sat, May 10, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, May 17, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$350, select.
Colombo.C$386 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 25, returning Sun, Jun 1.Round-trip flight with SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departing from Riyadh on Sun, May 25, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, Jun 1, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$386, select.
Colombo.C$436 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 14, returning Tue, Jul 15.Round-trip flight with Etihad Airways and SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Riyadh on Wed, May 14, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Jul 15, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$436, select.
Colombo.C$478 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 8, returning Sat, Jul 5.Round-trip flight with SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departing from Riyadh on Sun, Jun 8, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, Jul 5, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$478, select.
Colombo.C$481 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 8, returning Sat, Jun 21.Round-trip flight with SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departing from Riyadh on Sun, Jun 8, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, Jun 21, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$481, select.
Colombo.C$493 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 16, returning Fri, Sep 26.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Riyadh on Tue, Sep 16, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, Sep 26, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$493, select.
Colombo.C$496 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 30, returning Wed, Sep 10.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Riyadh on Wed, Jul 30, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, Sep 10, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$496, select.
Colombo.C$496 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 14, returning Tue, Sep 23.Round-trip flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Riyadh on Thu, Aug 14, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Sep 23, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$496, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from C$350
Jun
from C$480
Jul
from C$532
Aug
from C$609
Sep
from C$492
Oct
from C$500
Nov
from C$544
Dec
from C$497
Jan
from C$951
Feb
from C$502
Mar
from C$586
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Riyadh to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$350
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranayake is C$350. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranayake.
SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir and Flexflight fly direct from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranayake.
There are 15 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranayake, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 39 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SalamAir and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 5 hours 25 minutes.

  • Colombo is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Riyadh and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • Choose from 13 weekly King Khaled International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights. The 22:20 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest flight available. SriLankan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:35.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your RUH to CMB flight.

  • Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Getting to Colombo (and then seeing more of Sri Lanka!) is a cinch with SriLankan Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with SriLankan Airlines on this route.

  • Among carriers operating RUH to CMB flights, SriLankan Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RUH and CMB:

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • C$132 is the lowest price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$350. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • Get cheap tickets from RUH to CMB by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RUH to CMB.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • King Khaled International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RUH touch down on schedule 86.76% of the time.

  • To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to RUH:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Consider staying in a hotel close to CMB if you're catching a late King Khaled International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Follow your own route with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and see more of Colombo and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Colombo. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Colombo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • When booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RUH to CMB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka waiting to be explored. Around 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Sri Lanka, consider Jaffna, about 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are the start of reasons to visit.

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